The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 25,700

€ 63,400

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T is 1.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
55.5
71.3
79.2
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.2 in
Height
55.5 in
104
183.7
110.6
182.2
183.7 in
Length
182.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.65 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3R
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
148 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
22.86 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
29 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
537 mi
Range
665 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
537 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
153.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft